03.06.2026 01:30
The prices reflected in a passenger's mobile phone camera at Istanbul Airport caused a huge reaction on social media. Examining the cafeteria counters, the passenger was shocked to see that a single slice of the traditional Turkish dessert baklava was sold for 8 Euros, approximately 427 TL. Expressing his astonishment, the passenger stated that after this pricing policy, he could no longer call any country "expensive" and said he had completely lost his sense of price.
A passenger traveling from Istanbul Airport couldn't hide their surprise at the prices encountered at the dessert counter of a cafeteria. The amount charged for a single slice of baklava, one of the most important symbols of Turkish cuisine, sparked a new "price perception" debate on social media. This jaw-dropping figure, based on the current exchange rate, once again brought the high pricing policy at airports to the forefront.
A SINGLE SLICE IS 427 LIRA!
The passenger, who saw the portion price of baklava offered for sale at an airport establishment, recorded those moments with their mobile phone camera. According to the price list on the menu, the passenger noticed that one slice of baklava was 8 Euros (approximately 427 TL) and was almost shocked by this sight. In the footage, the traditional dessert lined up in trays on the counter was clearly seen labeled in a foreign currency.
"I CAN NO LONGER CALL ANY COUNTRY EXPENSIVE"
Expressing their astonishment and drawing attention to the point price increases in Turkey have reached, the passenger reacted with these words:
"After seeing this image, I can no longer call any country expensive. I have completely lost my sense of price."
AIRPORT TARIFF DEBATED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
This video shared by the passenger quickly gained thousands of views and spread rapidly online. Although many users consider it natural for prices at airports around the world to be above normal due to taxes, high rents, and operating costs, they argued that charging 8 Euros for a single slice of baklava exceeds reasonable limits. Consumers noted that selling domestic products at such high prices in their own country's airports also harms the tourism image.